MBA Aspirants Alert-Tips for success!

A Busy Bee has no Time for Sorrow!

With all the hype that ‘MBA’ brings in, it is quite natural to stray away after making it into a good B-school. The fight has just begun when you thought the battle is over.

Hurdles faced:

i)   An MBA feels like a full-time job or more. The pace is overwhelming.

ii)  A full plate networking is required to boost your career goals.

iii) Hunting for job, Attending classes and club activities, Doing Homework etc. is strenuous work.

iv)   Reading is a must. Plus group and individual activities that make you a better selling product on your resume. There is want of good direction and proper time and resource management.

How to Pass the Test:

i)   What you are getting into: Some B-schools focus on case studies and academic work. Some encourage students to join club activities and competitions outside class. Focus on what you think is relevant to you. Focus on activities that will enhance your career. Be disciplined and knowledgeable. If your B-school is offering a student-mentor program, sign up for it. It is good to have a first hand knowledge about your school from an experienced senior student.

ii)  Prioritize your activities: There is academics, job hunting, networking, club activities, reading, hobbies, family, creative thinking, future thinking etc. Prioritize your events. Be disciplined. Resist joining clubs that interest you. Rather join those which help you in your future. It’s a rarity of people failing in B-schools. But, what we are looking for is a lucrative job. So it might even mean spending less time on academics and focus one’s attention on some other events.

iii)  Networking: Your School networking can be a valuable career asset. Join a club and volunteer for leadership positions to meet new people, including second-year students you might not meet in classes. Spend downtime getting to know your peers—just hanging out over dinner or drinks can be a good career investment. Let the cut-throat competition not refrain you from helping your classmates. Be friendly but professional. Bring business cards to class, career fairs and work on presentations.

iv)  Embrace the Pace: Keep the right attitude. Embrace the hectic pace rather than taking it as a burden. Learn from the experience. It will help you beat the deadline blues and thinking on your feet. If you take it negatively, it will drive you insane. So buckle up!